I really liked this leaf shield (which I got on clearance at Michael’s) and wanted to use it. I thought it would go well with a crackle texture, so I spread Golden crackle paste on a 5×5 inch square canvas and embedded the leaf shield and three gears within it. Being the bottom of the container AND a bit chilly in the house, it took a solid 2 days for it to complete its crackling. Here’s the before and after:
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